Research & Development
Research
& Development.
Our scientific hub: evidence, educational articles and materials for healthcare professionals. Ongoing work on the role of the gut in overall wellbeing, from women's health to athletic performance.

Area 01
Microbiota & General Health
The role of the intestinal ecosystem in overall wellbeing: immune system, metabolism and the gut-brain axis.
Area 02
Women's Health
Gut-uterus axis, candidiasis, vulvodynia and pelvic pain: the connection between dysbiosis and gynecological disorders.
Clinical deep dive
Gut-uterus axis: rationale, studies and protocol for healthcare professionals →
Technical document covering the estrobolome, endometriosis, PCOS, ART and free Second Opinion for physicians, midwives and nutritional biologists.
Area 03
Men's Health & Sport
Chronic prostatitis, dysbiosis and athletic performance: how the gut affects the urogenital system and recovery.
Studies & scientific sources
The evidence that guides our work
Here we gather the reference literature that guides our protocols, with authors, journal and a direct link to the publication. Where research is still open we say so clearly: we prefer precision to promises.
Hydrox Studio protocols follow the guidelines of the Società Italiana di Idrocolonterapia (SICT, the Italian Society of Colon Hydrotherapy). For an accessible overview of these topics you'll find everything in Colon Hydrotherapy and in the frequently asked questions.
Healthcare professionals area
Clinical research & collaborations
A space dedicated to physicians, gynecologists, urologists, midwives, nurses and nutritional biologists. Technical documents, patient referral protocols and a free Second Opinion within 48 working hours.
The Gut-Uterus Axis in Gynecological Practice
A complete scientific rationale, a review of the studies (PubMed / PMC), a patient referral protocol and a downloadable PDF sheet.
Free Second Opinion (48h)
Submit an anonymous clinical case with suspected dysbiosis or a complex gynecological/ART picture. The Hydrox team will assess suitability for the Hydrox protocol.
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